Zoning Districts in New York City
Browse the zoning districts in New York City, NY. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
New York City divides its land into 31 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R1-1
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R1-2
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R2
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R3-1
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R3-2
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R4
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R4-1
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R5
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R6
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R6A
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R7
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R7A
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R8
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R9
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R10
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C1-1
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C1-2
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C2-1
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C2-2
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C4-1
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C4-2
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C6-1
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C6-2
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MX-1
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MX-2
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M1-1
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M1-2
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M2-1
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M2-2
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M3-1
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M3-2
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About New York City Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in New York City.
Source: NYC Zoning Resolution Article II; City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Text Amendment (approved December 2024). Last verified April 3, 2026. View source